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Green design & eco innovation for a better worldTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:20:56 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1Soleta ZeroEnergy One: Gorgeous Tiny Home Can be Remote Controlled by a Smartphonehttp://inhabitat.com/soleta-zeroenergy-one-a-gorgeous-tiny-home-remote-controlled-by-a-smart-phone-in-romania/
http://inhabitat.com/soleta-zeroenergy-one-a-gorgeous-tiny-home-remote-controlled-by-a-smart-phone-in-romania/#commentsSun, 28 Dec 2014 20:10:38 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=508720Given its versatile and affordable design, the Soleta zeroEnergy One can be used as a tiny home, an office, or as a vacation home. It is constructed of all natural materials sourced locally, including glue laminated wood for the structure and wood shingles]]>

With the ubiquity of smartphone technology and tablets, there’s really a little bit of gadget geek in every person on your holiday gift shopping list. Whether your loved ones’ wider interests lie in music, photography, gardening or cycling, we’ve got you covered for green gadget gift ideas for the upcoming season. From a reusable cardboard smartphone amplifier at just $10 – perfect for the office Secret Santa or hard-to-buy-for teenagers – to a splurge on an electric bicycle that will knock somebody’s socks off, there’s something on the list for every budget too. Click through to see them all.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/16-tech-tastic-green-gifts-for-gadget-geeks/feed/0Liquipel’s Hydrophobic Nanocoating Makes Gadgets Completely Waterproof!http://inhabitat.com/liquipels-hydrophobic-nanocoating-makes-gadgets-completely-waterproof/
http://inhabitat.com/liquipels-hydrophobic-nanocoating-makes-gadgets-completely-waterproof/#commentsSun, 14 Sep 2014 15:38:26 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=343581At one point we've all done it - spilt a drink over a laptop, gotten our tablets soaked in the rain, or even dropped our phone in the toilet. Water has always been the bane of electronics, however American company Liquipel just announced that they have developed]]>

At one point we’ve all done it – spilt a drink over a laptop, gotten our tablets soaked in the rain, or even dropped our phone in the toilet. Water has always been the bane of electronics, however American company Liquipel just announced that they have developed a way to completely waterproof our devices against the elements. Using a revolutionary process, Liquipel applies a hydrophobic nanocoating to your devices that completely waterproofs it and protects it against accidental exposure to liquids.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/liquipels-hydrophobic-nanocoating-makes-gadgets-completely-waterproof/feed/12PHOTOS: Apple Unveils The Apple Watch – Its First Wearable Devicehttp://inhabitat.com/apple-launches-its-first-wearable-device-the-apple-watch/
http://inhabitat.com/apple-launches-its-first-wearable-device-the-apple-watch/#commentsTue, 09 Sep 2014 22:30:41 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=686619Things to know about the newly launched Apple Watch:
1. It is Apple's first wearable device.
2. The smartwatch features a square face made from sapphire crystal and the watch case is available in stainless steel or 18 karat gold.
3. The design features]]>

]]>http://inhabitat.com/apple-launches-its-first-wearable-device-the-apple-watch/feed/0Apple Cuts Toxic Chemicals to Make iPhones Friendlier to Assembly Workershttp://inhabitat.com/apple-cuts-toxic-chemicals-to-make-iphones-friendlier-to-assembly-workers/
http://inhabitat.com/apple-cuts-toxic-chemicals-to-make-iphones-friendlier-to-assembly-workers/#commentsMon, 18 Aug 2014 15:18:23 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=681738Apple just took a big step towards greening the iPhone by removing two toxic chemicals from part of the production process. While the rare earth elements that go into many modern gadgets might be too environmentally destructive to be called "green," the Associated]]>

Apple just took a big step towards greening the iPhone by removing two toxic chemicals from part of the production process. While the rare earth elements that go into many modern gadgets might be too environmentally destructive to be called “green,” the Associated Press reports that Apple is abandoning the use of benzene and n-hexane, two potentially hazardous chemicals used in the final assembly process of iPhones. The move to protect workers in the Chinese plants that assemble the phones comes after China Labor Watch and Green America launched petitions calling for Apple to abandon the chemicals.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/apple-cuts-toxic-chemicals-to-make-iphones-friendlier-to-assembly-workers/feed/0Ruphus Rocks The World of iPhone Accessories with Eco-Friendly Dockit and PodPadhttp://inhabitat.com/ruphus-rocks-the-world-of-iphone-accessories-with-eco-friendly-dockit-and-podpad/
http://inhabitat.com/ruphus-rocks-the-world-of-iphone-accessories-with-eco-friendly-dockit-and-podpad/#commentsMon, 23 Dec 2013 21:00:59 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=592062It's the holidays, and gifts of technology (namely smartphones) are at the top of everyone's list. If you're not planning to give the phone itself, then accessories that allow it to do more, better, faster, are probably a close second. The iPhone changed everything,]]>

It’s the holidays, and gifts of technology (namely smartphones) are at the top of everyone’s list. If you’re not planning to give the phone itself, then accessories that allow it to do more, better, faster, are probably a close second. The iPhone changed everything, turning our phones into multi-tasking life organizers that have replaced our cameras, video recorders, alarm clocks and stereo systems. Ruphus, a Portland-based company, is dedicated to squeezing every last drop of performance out of these phones, and they’re doing so in an eco-friendly way that supports the domestic economy. Read on to find out why you should add two of their products—the DockIt and PodPad—to your holiday gift list.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/ruphus-rocks-the-world-of-iphone-accessories-with-eco-friendly-dockit-and-podpad/feed/0Apple Brings Manufacturing Back to America with New Solar-Powered Plant in Arizonahttp://inhabitat.com/apple-brings-manufacturing-back-to-america-with-new-solar-powered-plant-in-arizona/
http://inhabitat.com/apple-brings-manufacturing-back-to-america-with-new-solar-powered-plant-in-arizona/#commentsSat, 09 Nov 2013 08:30:17 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=580529Photo of solar panels in Arizona via Shutterstock
Apple has faced a lot criticism for failing to monitor its manufacturing partners' questionable work safety standards, but it looks like the company is trying to turn a new leaf. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer]]>Photo of solar panels in Arizona via Shutterstock

]]>http://inhabitat.com/apple-brings-manufacturing-back-to-america-with-new-solar-powered-plant-in-arizona/feed/0iPhone-controlled Xkuty One Electric Bike Calls for Help in Emergencieshttp://inhabitat.com/iphone-controlled-xkuty-one-electric-bike-calls-for-help-in-emergencies/
http://inhabitat.com/iphone-controlled-xkuty-one-electric-bike-calls-for-help-in-emergencies/#commentsWed, 25 Sep 2013 18:30:38 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=563385Remember when telephones were strictly used for making phone calls? Now smart phones are used to control everything from small homes to this awesome new Xkuty One electric bike. Electric Mobility Company of Spain, has made a stylish, silent e-bike that uses]]>

Remember when telephones were strictly used for making phone calls? Now smart phones are used to control everything from small homes to this awesome new Xkuty One electric bike. Electric Mobility Company of Spain, has made a stylish, silent e-bike that uses an iPhone attached to the center of the handlebar to control various features. Equipped with the exclusive free Xkuty app, the phone allows riders to set maximum speed (top speed is 35 kph/21.7 mph), select different acceleration styles, monitor battery consumption and even navigate by GPS.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/iphone-controlled-xkuty-one-electric-bike-calls-for-help-in-emergencies/feed/0Apple’s Latest 5C and 5S iPhones are Even More Breakable than Previous Modelshttp://inhabitat.com/apples-latest-5c-and-5s-iphones-are-even-more-breakable-than-their-predecessor/
http://inhabitat.com/apples-latest-5c-and-5s-iphones-are-even-more-breakable-than-their-predecessor/#commentsWed, 25 Sep 2013 12:00:51 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=562793It’s no secret that iPhones are fragile and prone to breaking - and Apple’s latest versions, the 5C and 5S are no exception. But surprisingly, these new models are actually even less robust than last year's model. SquareTrade, a protection plans provider]]>

It’s no secret that iPhones are fragile and prone to breaking – and Apple’s latest versions, the 5C and 5S are no exception. But surprisingly, these new models are actually even less robust than last year’s model. SquareTrade, a protection plans provider for gadgets, recently tested the durability of five smartphones including Apple’s new models – read on to see how they fared.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/apples-latest-5c-and-5s-iphones-are-even-more-breakable-than-their-predecessor/feed/1The SolePower Harvests Energy from Walking to Charge Your Gadgetshttp://inhabitat.com/the-solepower-harvests-energy-from-walking-to-charge-your-gadgets/
http://inhabitat.com/the-solepower-harvests-energy-from-walking-to-charge-your-gadgets/#commentsTue, 18 Jun 2013 19:00:48 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=525261If you pound the pavement every day for your commute or just a little exercise, you can use some of your stride to power your electronic devices. The SolePower is a shoe insole that allows the wearer to generate electricity as they move. Able to be slipped]]>

If you pound the pavement every day for your commute or just a little exercise, you can use some of your stride to power your electronic devices. The SolePower is a shoe insole that allows the wearer to generate electricity as they move. Able to be slipped into a piece of footwear, the system runs a wire to a rechargeable battery worn around the ankle or clipped to the shoe. Power is generated and stored as you stroll and can later be used to charge phones, GPS units, music players, and other gadgets. Using mechanical linkages and generators, the SolePower works much like a smaller, slimmer version of a hand-cranked flashlight.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/the-solepower-harvests-energy-from-walking-to-charge-your-gadgets/feed/0Cradle Turns iPhone into Incredible Biosensor that Detects Pathogens and Environmental Toxinshttp://inhabitat.com/cradle-turns-iphone-into-incredible-biosensor-that-detects-pathogens-and-environmental-toxins/
http://inhabitat.com/cradle-turns-iphone-into-incredible-biosensor-that-detects-pathogens-and-environmental-toxins/#commentsFri, 31 May 2013 21:22:42 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=518401Engineers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a wedge-shaped cradle that turns any iPhone into a sophisticated biosensor that can detect and analyze bacteria, toxins, proteins, viruses, and other molecules using the phone's built-in]]>

Engineers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a wedge-shaped cradle that turns any iPhone into a sophisticated biosensor that can detect and analyze bacteria, toxins, proteins, viruses, and other molecules using the phone’s built-in camera and processing capabilities. The iPhone’s GPS can even help to map the spread of pathogens and provide on-site evaluations of environmental conditions.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/cradle-turns-iphone-into-incredible-biosensor-that-detects-pathogens-and-environmental-toxins/feed/0Apple Supply Chain Report Reveals Labor and Environmental Violationshttp://inhabitat.com/apple-supply-chain-report-reveals-labor-and-environmental-violations/
http://inhabitat.com/apple-supply-chain-report-reveals-labor-and-environmental-violations/#commentsFri, 25 Jan 2013 22:45:43 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=478882Photo via Shutterstock
Apple released its annual supplier responsibility report this week, which detailed a number of labor and environmental violations in the company's supply chain. The most troubling revelation, and the one that is getting the most]]>Photo via Shutterstock

Apple released its annual supplier responsibility report this week, which detailed a number of labor and environmental violations in the company’s supply chain. The most troubling revelation, and the one that is getting the most media attention, is the discovery of multiple cases of child labor, as the internal audit found that 106 children were employed at 11 factories that produced Apple products in the past year. But that isn’t all; the audit also found that many of the company’s suppliers failed to properly store and handle hazardous waste, and that over 100 facilities failed to recycle or properly dispose of hazardous waste.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/apple-supply-chain-report-reveals-labor-and-environmental-violations/feed/0Apple Could Launch a More Affordable $99 iPhone This Year — By Using Recycled Partshttp://inhabitat.com/apple-could-launch-a-more-affordable-99-iphone-this-year-by-using-recycled-parts/
http://inhabitat.com/apple-could-launch-a-more-affordable-99-iphone-this-year-by-using-recycled-parts/#commentsMon, 14 Jan 2013 15:26:50 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=475313Since 2009, Apple has been working on creating an even more affordable iPhone for its millions of users. To keep the new model wallet-friendly, the lower-end smart phone could be made partially from recycled materials. Additionally, by using a cheaper polycarbonate]]>

Since 2009, Apple has been working on creating an even more affordable iPhone for its millions of users. To keep the new model wallet-friendly, the lower-end smart phone could be made partially from recycled materials. Additionally, by using a cheaper polycarbonate plastic outer shell instead of the iPhone 5′s aluminum housing, Apple could reduce the new smartphone’s cost from $149 to $99.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/apple-could-launch-a-more-affordable-99-iphone-this-year-by-using-recycled-parts/feed/0Bonsai-Inspired Electree+ Solar Charger Launches on Kickstarter!http://inhabitat.com/the-electree-is-a-bonsai-inspired-solar-phone-and-tablet-charger-for-your-home-or-office/
http://inhabitat.com/the-electree-is-a-bonsai-inspired-solar-phone-and-tablet-charger-for-your-home-or-office/#commentsTue, 27 Nov 2012 17:00:16 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=461700From nanoflower solar cells to plant-based computer interfaces, modern technology often looks to nature for design inspiration. The Electree+ designed by Vivien Muller is a bonsai tree-shaped solar charger that can power your cell phone from your desktop.]]>

From nanoflower solar cells to plant-based computer interfaces, modern technology often looks to nature for design inspiration. The Electree+ designed by Vivien Muller is a bonsai tree-shaped solar charger that can power your cell phone from your desktop. The sculptural gadget captures light through the 27 mini solar panels that adorn its branches. The Electree+ is proudly made here in the USA and it just launched on Kickstarter, starting at $199.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/the-electree-is-a-bonsai-inspired-solar-phone-and-tablet-charger-for-your-home-or-office/feed/0mu mu Handcrafts Sustainable iPhone Cases That You Can Also Trade in Laterhttp://inhabitat.com/mu-mu-handcrafts-sustainable-iphone-cases-that-you-can-also-trade-in-later/
http://inhabitat.com/mu-mu-handcrafts-sustainable-iphone-cases-that-you-can-also-trade-in-later/#commentsFri, 12 Oct 2012 20:34:30 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=448467mu mu, a design and manufacturing workshop based in Cambridgeshire, UK, has made a business out of creating sustainable accessories for iDevices. Run by a three-man team, mu mu works with creatives that design, craft, hand finish, package and ship each one]]>

mu mu, a design and manufacturing workshop based in Cambridgeshire, UK, has made a business out of creating sustainable accessories for iDevices. Run by a three-man team, mu mu works with creatives that design, craft, hand finish, package and ship each one of their products. They use local suppliers where possible, and when not, they keep sourcing within the UK to not only keep their carbon footprint down, but to keep money in the local economy.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/mu-mu-handcrafts-sustainable-iphone-cases-that-you-can-also-trade-in-later/feed/0Robert Magno Makes Colorful iPhone Skins From Recycled Boxeshttp://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1117/
http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1117/#commentsWed, 26 Sep 2012 18:00:37 +0000http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1117/Wanting to make a unique and affordable iPhone skin, San Diego-based designer Robert Magno decided to work with what he already had: boxes. "I've been noticing that there are a lot of products that have packaging with great graphics," Magno writes on his Kickstarter]]>

Wanting to make a unique and affordable iPhone skin, San Diego-based designer Robert Magno decided to work with what he already had: boxes. “I’ve been noticing that there are a lot of products that have packaging with great graphics,” Magno writes on his Kickstarter page. “This is a way to extend the life of the artwork on those boxes.” Magno hand-cuts the skins from actual boxes and applies a removable adhesive; and he says the skin still leaves plenty of clearance for the camera port and flash. Sure, they may look like ads for Hershey’s and Kellogg’s, but they’ll keep your phone from getting scratched!

]]>http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1117/feed/0The Futuristic LIFX LED Bulb Changes Color Via Wi-Fi and Lasts for 25 Yearshttp://inhabitat.com/the-futuristic-lifx-led-bulb-changes-color-via-wi-fi-and-lasts-for-25-years/
http://inhabitat.com/the-futuristic-lifx-led-bulb-changes-color-via-wi-fi-and-lasts-for-25-years/#commentsSun, 23 Sep 2012 06:00:49 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=439430Who says that energy-saving LED light bulbs need to be boring? The LIFX light bulb is energy-efficient, has a 25 year life span, and changes colors via smart phone application. The bulb is currently available on Kickstarter, and has already far exceeded its]]>

Who says that energy-saving LED light bulbs need to be boring? The LIFX light bulb is energy-efficient, has a 25 year life span, and changes colors via smart phone application. The bulb is currently available on Kickstarter, and has already far exceeded its target fundraising goal.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/the-futuristic-lifx-led-bulb-changes-color-via-wi-fi-and-lasts-for-25-years/feed/0Study Finds Broken iPhones Have Cost the US $5.9 Billionhttp://inhabitat.com/study-finds-broken-iphones-have-cost-the-us-5-9-billion/
http://inhabitat.com/study-finds-broken-iphones-have-cost-the-us-5-9-billion/#commentsWed, 19 Sep 2012 21:30:10 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=438935The iPhone is undoubtedly a beautiful piece of industrial design - but poll the masses on what happens when you drop one and you'll see thousands of shattered screens. While a shattered phone may be a frustrating (and costly) experience on the personal level,]]>

The iPhone is undoubtedly a beautiful piece of industrial design – but poll the masses on what happens when you drop one and you’ll see thousands of shattered screens. While a shattered phone may be a frustrating (and costly) experience on the personal level, the big picture is much worse – a study released by San Francisco-based consumer electronics protection plan provider SquareTrade has revealed that the broken iPhone industry has cost Americans $5.9 billion since 2007.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/study-finds-broken-iphones-have-cost-the-us-5-9-billion/feed/0ICEdot Bicycle Helmet Automatically Calls for Help When it Detects a Crashhttp://inhabitat.com/the-icedot-bicycle-helmet-calls-the-emergency-services-if-youre-in-an-accident/
http://inhabitat.com/the-icedot-bicycle-helmet-calls-the-emergency-services-if-youre-in-an-accident/#commentsWed, 19 Sep 2012 15:46:03 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=439000If you're a cyclist, you know that even wearing a helmet doesn't keep you completely safe from the perils of the road. With that in mind, ICEdot has created the ICE (In Case of Emergency) Crash Sensor. The tiny device fits to your helmet, and when it detects]]>

If you’re a cyclist, you know that even wearing a helmet doesn’t keep you completely safe from the perils of the road. With that in mind, ICEdot has created the ICE (In Case of Emergency) Crash Sensor. The tiny device fits to your helmet, and when it detects a significant impact it notifies emergency services after a 30 second countdown.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/the-icedot-bicycle-helmet-calls-the-emergency-services-if-youre-in-an-accident/feed/0Bad Beetle iPhone Accessories Are Made from Beetle-Poisoned Woodhttp://inhabitat.com/dwell-on-design-favorite-bad-beetle-iphone-accessories-are-made-from-beetle-poisoned-wood/
http://inhabitat.com/dwell-on-design-favorite-bad-beetle-iphone-accessories-are-made-from-beetle-poisoned-wood/#commentsWed, 27 Jun 2012 14:38:00 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=404264One of the coolest finds we spotted at last week's Dwell on Design was this line of iPhone accessories made by Bad Beetle out of the dead remains of trees infected by the Mountain Pine Beetle. Deemed “nature’s graffiti artists,” the beetles create blue]]>

One of the coolest finds we spotted at last week’s Dwell on Design was this line of iPhone accessories made by Bad Beetle out of the dead remains of trees infected by the Mountain Pine Beetle. Deemed “nature’s graffiti artists,” the beetles create blue tinted designs on the pine, making each case unique.